Senior Civil Technician

Senior Civil Technician
An established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Technician to join its growing Cardiff team.
You will play an important role in producing high-quality civil engineering drawings and models for a varied portfolio of building and infrastructure projects. Working alongside civil, structural and geotechnical specialists, you will help coordinate design information and support projects from initial feasibility through to construction.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys collaborative working, takes pride in producing accurate technical information and wants to continue developing their skills and career.
Key Responsibilities
·Produce accurate Autodesk Civil 3D models, AutoCAD drawings and technical details.
·Develop designs for below-ground drainage, sustainable drainage systems, external works, site levels and highways.
·Prepare general arrangement drawings, sections, details and schedules.
·Support projects through feasibility, planning, statutory approval, tender and construction stages.
·Work closely with civil engineers and other internal technical disciplines to deliver coordinated design information.
·Coordinate information with architects, building services engineers, contractors and other external project partners.
·Follow established BIM standards, workflows and project protocols.
·Respond to drawing queries and provide technical clarification during construction.
·Contribute to workload planning by providing realistic timescales for modelling and drawing tasks.
·Manage your own workload while maintaining quality and meeting agreed deadlines.
·Help improve internal drawing standards, modelling tools, workflows and technical details.
·Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians where appropriate.
 
Essential Skills and Experience
·Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
·Experience producing civil engineering drawings and models for UK-based projects.
·Good knowledge of AutoCAD.
·Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
·A practical understanding of drainage systems, sustainable drainage, external works and highway design.
·Good construction knowledge, including the coordination of below-ground infrastructure.
·Understanding of BIM principles and coordinated modelling processes.
·Experience using Common Data Environments such as 4Projects, Dalux, Asite or similar platforms.
·Strong communication skills and confidence working with engineers, external consultants, contractors and approving authorities.
·Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
·Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
Desirable Skills
·Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar collaborative BIM platforms.
·Awareness of ISO 19650 processes, responsibilities and information-management standards.
·Familiarity with drainage-modelling software and the integration or export of drainage models.
·Experience supporting or mentoring junior technicians.
·A proactive approach to technical development and continuous improvement.
What's on Offer
·Hybrid working.
·A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
·Structured training and professional development.
·Opportunities for career progression.
·A varied portfolio of civil engineering and building projects.
·A comprehensive employee benefits package